Honey Bees vs Honorable Blue paint color comparison

Honey Bees vs Honorable Blue

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Honey Bees reads as beige, while Honorable Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 70 vs 6, Honey Bees will read as the brighter of the two — a 64-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Honey Bees's warm character against Honorable Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 97.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Honey Bees
Sherwin-Williams · 9018
LRV70.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9018
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Honorable Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 6811
LRV5.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6811
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Honey Bees vs Honorable Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Honey Bees on one side and Honorable Blue on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.